I was looking to buy the steel version of the Tonka truck, similar to what my brothers had as a children. This truck is not made entirely of steel. Only the dump bucket of the truck is metal. The rest of the truck is made of molded plastic. It’s a nice dump truck, just not I thought I was buying. Just wanted to share in case others might make the same mistake.

I wanted a non-plastic, study truck that will last for years. The steel Tonka trucks at my son's preschool playground are still functioning after years of play with multiple children and all weather. They are outside 24/7 and show their wear, but still work like the hardcore steel trucks they are supposed to be. I plan to keep our truck clean and under cover if outdoors. My son loves it so much he slept with it when he got it on his third birthday. This is the best present for a truck-loving toddler. I can see him playing with this for years to come.

This truck rocks. It is HUGE and extremely well built. Classic by all means. I purchased this dump truck for my husband who is in his 60s. It was made to be a funny gift but he was stoked to get it! We garden on our homestead. He made mention that playing in the garden dirt brings back childhood memories. I knew right then I needed to buy a Tonka but only the best would do! Thankfully Target had exactly what I wanted. It’s made of steel. It’s a perfect addition to our garden decor. Never stop having fun and never grow too old to stop reliving memories of your childhood. You only live once! 5 Stars!